Social Work Coordinator Jobs
A Social Work Coordinator in the social service industry orchestrates and oversees the provision of social services to individuals, families, and communities, often serving as the link between clients and service providers. They handle the planning, development, and implementation of social service programs, ensuring that they meet the needs of the target population. Their duties include program coordination, crisis intervention, resource allocation, and case management. The Social Work Coordinator also develops and maintains partnerships with other service institutions or agencies to enhance service delivery.
Essential skills for this role include strong interpersonal and communication skills, problem-solving, empathy, and resilience. They should also possess excellent organizational and leadership abilities. A Social Work Coordinator must be certified, often requiring a Master's degree in Social Work (MSW), and licensure which varies by state. Prior to becoming a Social Work Coordinator, an individual might work as a Social Worker, Case Manager, or Family Support Worker, gaining experience in providing direct services, assessing client needs, and coordinating community resources.

- Concern for Independent Living
- East Patchogue, NY
- 1 day ago
- Concern for Independent Living
- East Patchogue, NY
- 1 day ago
regarding site maintenance. • Acts as a liaison with other service providers, as well as with community agencies. • Responsible for assisting staff and guests with crisis intervention and linkages to community...

Participant Coordinator (Full-Time, Part-Time, Day, Swing and Graveyard Shifts Available)
- LA Family Housing
- North Hollywood, CA
- 1 day ago
- LA Family Housing
- North Hollywood, CA
- 1 day ago
The Participant Coordinator is responsible for providing support and advocacy through crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and linkage to social service resources....

Assistant Community Outreach & Engagement Coordinator
- Concern for Independent Living
- Port Jefferson Station, NY
- 2 days ago
- Concern for Independent Living
- Port Jefferson Station, NY
- 2 days ago
Duties and Responsibilities: • Research and identify community resources as related to specific program workshop topics geared towards enhancing individuals personal well-being, including healthy relationships...

- LA Family Housing
- North Hollywood, CA
- 2 days ago
- LA Family Housing
- North Hollywood, CA
- 2 days ago
This role is responsible for direct social services including triage, assessment, eligibility screening, program intake, program orientation, and case management and resource connection....

- Concern for Independent Living
- Hempstead, NY
- 3 days ago
- Concern for Independent Living
- Hempstead, NY
- 3 days ago
to be responsible for providing linkages with community resources, daily living skills training, counseling and support, documentation, and compliance with program requirements....

- Concern for Independent Living
- Brooklyn, NY
- 9 days ago
- Concern for Independent Living
- Brooklyn, NY
- 9 days ago
a Senior Service Coordinator to be responsible for providing linkages with community resources, daily living skills training, counseling and support, documentation, and compliance with program requirements...
Establish collaborative relationships with care team members and community resources to improve resource linkage and documenting follow-up....
Planning and using telehealth, assistive technology, and community resources, to create and implement health and wellness in homes....
resources to the caller Demonstrates respectful communication and excellent customer service Adheres to recognized ethical standards Assists with projects as assigned Education/Experience: Graduate...
resources to the caller Demonstrates respectful communication and excellent customer service Adheres to recognized ethical standards Assists with projects as assigned Education/Experience: Graduate...
resources to the caller Demonstrates respectful communication and excellent customer service Adheres to recognized ethical standards Assists with projects as assigned Education/Experience: Graduate...
health, social services, and long-term services and support, as well as telephonic follow-up....
Field Care Coordinator - ALTCS - Maricopa County, AZ
- Glendale, AZ
- 2 days ago
- Glendale, AZ
- 2 days ago
The Field Care Coordinator will be the primary care manager for a panel of members with low-to-medium complexity medical/behavioral needs....
Remote WorkRefers residents and families to appropriate community resources as necessary....
WHAT MATTERS MOST To excel as a Service Coordinator within our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team, a Bachelor's degree in Human Services as Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling is essential....
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- Community Resources
- Bachelor of Criminal Justice
- Social Services
- Human Services
- Child Welfare
- Marriage and Family Therapy
- Service Coordination
- Juvenile Justice
- Foster Care
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Home Visits
- Crisis Intervention
- Art Therapy
- Trauma Informed Care
- Sociology
- Interventions
- Community Health
- Care Management
- Utilization Management
- Clinical Assessment
- Care Coordination
- Mental Health
- Needs Assessment
- Cultural Competency
- Discharge Planning
- Care Planning
- Behavioral Health
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma
- Case Management
- Advocacy
- Managed Care
- Crisis Management
- Medicaid
- Community Outreach
- Psychology
- Counseling
- Wellness
- Nursing
- Referrals
- Health Care
- Reimbursement
- Interviewing
- Implementation
- Events
- Education Experience
- Collaboration
- Flexibility
- Documentation
- Reporting
- Regulations
- Policy Development
- Problem Solving
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Staff Supervision
- Organization
- Scheduling
- Computer Skills
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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